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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.98, 928.40 and 186.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.98, 928.40 and 186.14 is: 279.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.98 : 928.40 = 186.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.98/928.40 = 186.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.98x = 928.40 × 186.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.98x = 172,806.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,806.80/618.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.18

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